Cildo Meireles is a Brazilian installation and sculpture artist. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the government controlled the Brazilian media, even then Meireles found different ways of reaching the public. 814 more words

The red-room was a square chamber, very seldom slept in, I might say never, indeed, unless when a chance influx of visitors at Gateshead Hall rendered it necessary to turn to account all the accommodation it contained: yet it was one of the largest and stateliest chambers in the mansion. 316 more words